Latest news - Competition Policy - European Commission

Press release
22 July 2026

Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed merger between Saipem and Subsea7

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Press release
20 July 2026

Commission sends Statements of Objections to several companies and trade associations in suspected construction chemicals cartel

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Press release
12 June 2026

Commission approves Holcim's acquisition of Xella, subject to conditions

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Press release
2 June 2026

Commission approves Carlyle's acquisition of BASF Coatings, subject to conditions

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Press release
28 April 2026

Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed joint venture between UPM and Sappi

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Press release
13 April 2026

Commission approves Clarios' acquisition of three lead recycling plants from Ecobat in Germany and Austria

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Press release
11 March 2026

Commission approves €260 million Belgian State aid for carbon capture and storage project

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Press release
5 March 2026

Commission approves €200 million Spanish State aid for manufacturing capacity in the EV value chain

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Press release
9 February 2026

Commission approves €390 million Italian rescue loan to Acciaierie d'Italia under EU State aid rules

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Press release
15 December 2025

Commission fines automotive starter battery manufacturers and association €72 million for participating in a cartel

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Press release
18 November 2025

Commission approves up to €1.75 billion German measure to support LEAG for early closure of lignite-fired power plants

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Press release
14 November 2025

Commission conditionally approves ADNOC's acquisition of Covestro under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation

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Press release
4 November 2025

Commission opens in-depth investigation into the proposed acquisition of Anglo American's nickel business by MMG

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Press release
28 July 2025

Commission opens in-depth State aid investigation into Polish support to MAN Trucks for factory capacity extension

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Press release
2 June 2025

Commission clears creation of defence joint venture by BAES, JAIEC, and Leonardo

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Press release
4 April 2025

Commission approves Safran's acquisition of part of Collins Aerospace's actuation business, subject to conditions

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Press release
1 April 2025

Commission fines car manufacturers and association €458 million over end-of-life vehicles recycling cartel

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Press release
1 April 2025

Commission launches consultation to promote industry cooperation to procure and recycle critical raw materials in line with EU competition rules

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Press release
28 February 2025

Commission launches public consultation on antitrust rules for motor vehicle sector

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Press release
24 February 2025

Commission opens in-depth State aid investigation into Croatian support to wood companies

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Press release
23 January 2025

Commission finds that Polish public support for chemical company PCC is in line with State aid rules

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Press release
21 October 2024

Commission approves €128 million Swedish State aid measure to support SSAB in decarbonising its steel production

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Press release
13 August 2024

Commission approves €99.5 million Romanian State aid measure to support Nokian Tyres' new zero CO2 emission tyre factory

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Press release
18 June 2024

Commission carries out further unannounced antitrust inspections in tyres sector cartel investigation

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Press release
11 June 2024

Commission finds Hungarian support for new auto parts plant in Észak Magyarország to be incompatible State aid

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Press release
8 April 2024

Commission approves €267 million Slovak State aid measure to support Volvo Cars’ new electric vehicle plant

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Speech
25 March 2024

Speeches by Executive Vice-President Teresa Ribera

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Press release
8 January 2024

Approved German State aid measure to support Northvolt in the construction of an electric vehicle battery production plant to foster the transition to a net-zero economy

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